Rail (UK) - 26 Nov 2025
The vision for the first rolling stock strategy
Worse weather
Secret history
THE RAILWAYS BILL:
Edinburgh tram-trains
Top 10 politicians
The Gatwick gap
The ball gets rolling
The historian: Tim Dunn
The industry insider: Sir Michael Holden
The interviewer: Richard Wilcock
RAILWAYS BILL
PAUL CLIFTON learns how Network Rail is teaming up with the Met Office to combat disruption.
CONRAD LANDIN reports on a new plan for Edinburgh’s South Suburban Railway.
A special pictorial as company prepares to bow out after 50 years of charter trains.
What hope for a rail connection to Leeds Bradford Airport? ANDREW MOURANT investigates.
Historic railway infrastructure is all around us… if you know where to look, says TIM DUNN.
Department for Transport and regional leaders failing to make progress.
Alstom’s ROB WHYTE discusses long-term strategies with RICHARD WILCOCK.
PAUL CLIFTON reports on the £120m Portsmouth Direct Line resignalling project.
Chiltern confirms use of Driver-Only Operation.
Critics say new roadmap “does not go far enough”.
Rail Minister says industry will have a “much clearer idea” on strategy.
Services pay tribute to those who lost their lives during conflict.
Freight sector still has concerns about access and appeals process.
King Charles III opens new South Wales depot.
ScotRail invites tenders for new trains.
New contract set to be let for WCML rescue services.
NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
Community custodianship of Grade 2 listed signal box at Hebden Bridge… and three cheers for CrossCounty beer and Hull Trains’ fine wine.
Who has had the most influence on the railways - for good or bad? HOWARD JOHNSTON counts down his top ten.
Gatwick Airport’s expansion plans must consider rail improvements, says PHILIP HAIGH.
Where you can find the world’s shortest national railway network.
Who will be behind Great British Railway’s directing mind?
SIR MICHAEL HOLDEN discusses the Railways Bill.
Great British Railways… the big issues.
Something on your mind? Your platform to have your say.
What‘s happening in your area?
The best pictures from RAIL.
Rolling stock strategy ‘will give clarity’
Rolling stock strategy ‘will give clarity’
Freight cautiously welcomes Railways Bill - but access concerns remain
Freight cautiously welcomes Railways Bill - but access concerns remain
ORR roles to change under Railways Bill
Government’s Accessibility Roadmap “does not go far enough” say critics
Call to make passenger forecasts more optimistic
King opens Taff’s Well depot
Northern sets out plan to attract more passengers
New contract to be let for WCML Thunderbird trains
EMR readies Class 810s for December service
West Midlands diesel unit in Chiltern livery
New contract to be let for WCML Thunderbird trains
Class 99s win UK approval
ScotRail tenders for new fleets with 2028 target date
WMT ‘730s’ on the move
EMR readies Class 810s for December service
GBRf names Scotsman ‘66’
Good and bad in the Bill
CAF initiates proceedings over Dublin-Belfast stock decision
Network Rail proposes station move as part of TRU work
NR surplus land for new homes
Chiltern confirms use of Driver-Only Operation on East West Rail trains
The railway remembers
Poppy train
Cavell Van
The railway remembers
Deadlock over Northern Powerhouse Rail
REGIONAL NEWS
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Gatwick’s challenge to meet rail targets
GATWICK AIRPORT STATION
Gatwick’s challenge to meet rail targets
GATWICK AIRPORT
PATHFINDER BOWS OUT AFTER 50 YEARS
PATHFINDER BOWS OUT AFTER 50 YEARS
WEATHER REPORT: NR HELPS RISK PLAN
WEATHER REPORT: NR HELPS RISK PLAN
Weather Academy
The expert view
EDINBURGH EYES ON TRAM-TRAINS?
MODERN IMAGES
MODERN IMAGES
LITTLE HEADWAY ON LBA PARKWAY
LITTLE HEADWAY ON LBA PARKWAY
The scheme in detail
Possible Parkway use
The scheme in detail
END OF AN ERA ON PORTSMOUTH LINE
END OF AN ERA ON PORTSMOUTH LINE
Haslemere Signal Box
GBR: the big issues require more details
Sadiq’s electric shock could benefit the railway
GBR: the big issues require more details
“Clear process, clear plan, committed timeline and funding, and a commitment to just get on with stuff in the interim as well. That’s my dream.”
LOST AND FOUND: HISTORICAL ASSETS
LOST AND FOUND: HISTORICAL ASSETS
Just who will be behind GBR’s directing mind?
Just who will be behind GBR’s directing mind?
TOP 10 Influential ministers
COMMUNITY VALUES AND PARTNERSHIPS
COMMUNITY VALUES AND PARTNERSHIPS
How the Swiss prioritise customer service… and get it right
Newbiggin ambitions
Non-refundable tickets
Electric merry-go-round
Decarb distraction
Long-distance highs and lows
Bus inconvenience
Scottish hydrogen
Inter-city north to south
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